2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1343 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |
